Allan R. Tarleton

Attorney

Allan Tarleton is a principal with The Van Winkle Law Firm where he concentrates his practice in civil litigation in North Carolina’s superior courts and federal courts, workers’ compensation litigation before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, and appeals before the state’s appellate courts.

Throughout his professional career, Tarleton has represented hospitals and other health care providers, individuals, and businesses both small and large. He has defended health care providers successfully against claims of medical negligence, recovered significant verdicts and judgments in business cases and, has proven to be an effective negotiator before trial and, in many cases, before suit is even filed.

Prior to joining the firm in 1982, Tarleton had the privilege to practice with legendary trial lawyer Herbert L. Hyde. Before earning his law degree, he was a staff writer and city editor for the Pulitzer Prize-winning North Carolina publication, Washington Daily News.

Professional Affiliations

28th Judicial District Bar

American Bar Association

American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, North Carolina Chapter

Practice Areas

Allan is married to Donna, a middle school librarian. Their son, Penn, is an engineering student. A Cross Fit devotee and sometimes triathlete, he trains regularly throughout the year and commutes to the office by bike as often as he can.

Favorite Foods: Anything cooked at home and made from scratchFavorite Place to Visit: Harbour Island, The BahamasGuilty Pleasure: Martini, gin, on the rocks, with a twist

Community Involvement

Asheville Buncombe Historic Resources Commission

Biltmore Forest Country Club

Carolina Day School, Former Board of Trustee Member

The Mediation Center, Former President

Pen & Plate Club

Pisgah Legal Services, Former President

Rhododendron Royal Brigade of Guards

United Way of Asheville Buncombe County, Chair, Legal Division Campaign